Koshien Stadium Guide: Tigers, High School Baseball & Tours
Quick answer: Koshien is worth visiting even when you cannot get a Hanshin Tigers ticket. The stadium is Japan’s “sacred ground of baseball,” home to the Tigers and the spring…
August 5, 2026
Best Baseball Stadiums in Japan for Tourists: 5 Honest Picks
Quick answer: For a first baseball game in Japan, choose Meiji Jingu Stadium for old-school outdoor atmosphere, Tokyo Dome for the easiest all-weather Tokyo option, Koshien for history and intensity,…
How to Watch Baseball in Japan: Tickets, Seats & Game Day
Quick answer: Watching baseball in Japan is one of the easiest ways to experience a huge, joyful piece of modern Japanese culture. The regular NPB season generally runs from late…
Shohei Ohtani Oshu Itinerary: A One-Day Hometown Route
Quick answer: Oshu is not a theme park built around Shohei Ohtani. That is exactly why I like it. This small city in Iwate is his real hometown, and the…
Japan in Autumn: 7 Places Beyond Kyoto
Seven rewarding autumn destinations beyond Kyoto—from Oirase and Naruko to the Kiso Valley and Shikoku—with honest advice on timing, transport and crowds.